Evansville
CRIME & SAFETY
Evansville woman accused of crossing the centerline while drunk and injuring another driver
An Evansville woman who admitted to having one or two beers before crossing the centerline on U.S. Highway 14 and striking another vehicle head-on is released from the Rock County Jail on a signature bond. Alison Pagel made her initial appearance in Rock County Court this week on a single...
Janesville man arrested in stalking case
JANESVILLE — A Janesville man has been arrested after being accused of stalking a former significant other. Shawn Ross, 47, was arrested after a month-long investigation by the Janesville Police Department in a domestic stalking case. According to a release, the investigation stemmed from a previous domestic relationship with Ross. Officers collected evidence in person and through “electronic mechanisms” that Ross was allegedly engaging in stalking behaviors. Electronic detection K9...
Janesville teen accused of stabbing half brother
Cash bond is set at $2,500 for an 18-year-old from Janesville who police say stabbed a family member twice in the chest on Sunday. Ryder Sanborn made his initial appearance before Rock County Court Commissioner Jack Hoag Monday afternoon on charges of first-degree reckless injury and disorderly conduct. According to...
Cash bond set at $1,500 for Beloit man arrested for OWI 4th offense in Janesville
The Beloit man arrested for drunken driving in Janesville on Sunday was out on bond for another open operating while intoxicated case. Assistant District Attorney David Olson argued that while York Polk is charged with OWI 4th offense, it’s actually is fifth drunken diving arrest. 47-year-old York Polk made...
Janesville police: Electronics-sniffing police dog Maui helps net arrest of stalker
The Janesville Police Department uses its electronics sniffing pooch to help arrest a man police say is a stalker. Police say they arrested Shawn Ross over the weekend after a month-long investigation into domestic stalking of person. Authorities say patrol, street crimes and investigations officers teamed up with the Rock...
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